1 / 37

Last week during the TPC retreat, every church had to prepare for a program.

Last week during the TPC retreat, every church had to prepare for a program.

roch
Download Presentation

Last week during the TPC retreat, every church had to prepare for a program.

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Last week during the TPC retreat, every church had to prepare for a program. One sister suggested that we sing a few hymns that were adopted from Taiwanese folk songs. Coincidentally, Elder Lin lent me a book titled “Chronicle of Formosa – Mackay’s Memoir in Taiwan.” I decided to combine the Taiwanese folk songs and the story of Mackay. I named the skit “The Love for Formosa Taiwan.” The plot was finished just a day before the retreat. We started rehearsal on Friday night at 9:30pm. The skit was presented Saturday at 4pm. Let us welcome the stars in the skit “The Love for Formosa Taiwan.”

  2. 福爾摩沙 台灣情 馬偕：寧願燒盡，不願鏽壞 柑縣教會熱情演出

  3. 四季紅 春天花吐清香， 鳥隻唱歌出大聲， 蝴蝶飛來且飛去，感謝主聖名趕緊來，緊來就近主 出聲吟讚美主，吟詩唱歌讚美主 1/4

  4. 2/4 夏天風正輕鬆， 雙人坐船在遊江， 看見美麗好風景，咱攏著感謝 趕緊來，緊來就近主， 出聲吟讚美主，吟詩唱歌讚美主

  5. 3/4 秋天月思故鄉， 大家同心來祈禱， 台灣是咱主所疼，各項遵主命趕緊來，緊來就近主 出聲吟讚美主，吟詩唱歌讚美主

  6. 4/4 從東西通南北， 傳主奇妙的福音， 天邊海角各時代，主疼永不廢趕緊來，緊來就近主 出聲吟讚美主，吟詩唱歌讚美主

  7. 使命（青蚵仔嫂歌調） 奉差傳報拯救福音， 受抓釋放黑暗光明， 上帝真理公義自由， 不變準繩世人遵行。 1/2

  8. 2/2 宣揚服務安慰教督， 勇敢拔出拆毀傾倒， 信心希望建立栽培， 完成先知時代使命。

  9. 挑夫 嚮導 柯玖 莊天能 順仔 阿華 馬偕

  10. 望你早歸 1.每日思念你一人 我骨肉之親 懇求聖神進入你的心 感動你來信靠主 2.耶穌以外無別路 祂是救世主 怎樣你那硬心全然不信 棄揀祂拒絕真理

  11. （副歌）若是想看末日 主再來的時 加添阮心內悲哀 彼時主若分綿羊山羊 也是咱拆分離之時 3.阮只好來拜託聖神 替阮講給他知 講阮每日悲傷流目屎 希望你早一日悔改

  12. 最後一堂課

  13. 一粒麥子的服事 The service of a kernel of wheat

  14. Gospel of John, Chapter 12 recorded the last public itinerary of Jesus’ journey, including Jesus entering Jerusalem on a young donkey and some Greeks coming  to visit Jesus. A keen reader may notice that two forces were emerging. On one hand, it was obvious that Jesus was welcomed and supported by crowd.  When Jesus was entering Jerusalem, Disciples witnessed the people waving the palm branches and saying “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (John 12:13).  People also spread out the incident when Jesus brought Lazarus back from death. Even the Greeks asked to see Jesus.      

  15. Ontheotherhand,wealsoseethattheJewish religiousleadersenforcedtheirideationtogetridofJesus.ThereligiousleaderswereuneasyabouthowpowerfulJesus’ influencehasbecome. “Sothe Phariseessaidtooneanother,“See,thisisgettingusnowhere.Lookhowthewholeworldhasgoneafterhim!” (John12:19)Atthebreakingpointofthese twoforces,someGreekappearedintheverses.TheyaskedtobeseenbyJesus.TheyareGreek,not JewishwhospeakGreek.TheywereGreekwho convertedtoJudaism.Theywerethe “God-fearing gentiles”.

  16. TheseGreekdidnotgotoJesusdirectly.Instead, theywenttoJesus’ disciple,Philip.TheBibledidnotexplainwhytheywenttoPhilip.Itmaybebecause PhilipwasaGreekname.Itmayalsobebecause PhilipspokebetterGreekamongthedisciples. SomeBiblescholaralsothoughtthatPhilipwasthe somewhatsloweronebecausehe wasthelastto recognizeJesusaftertheresurrection.Regardlessthereason,the seekingofGreekpushedJesustothe apex.Jesusstated“Thehourhascomeforthe SonofMantobeglorified.” (John12:23)

  17. Before Chapter 12, Gospel of John recorded that Jesus’s hour “has not yet to come.” (John 2:3, 4:21, 4:23, 8:20).  Hence, Jesus’ action has beenrather low-key and reserved.   The Greek’ seeking was a turning point of Jesus’ servie. Jesus predicted that He will die and  resurrect.  He also announced that the “moment  of glory” has come. Jesus used a kernel of wheat to explain his ministry and service.  

  18. [Testimony]  George Leslie Mackay was  born in Zorra, Ontario, Canada.  His parents Were immigrants  from Scotland. He was the first  Generation Scottish Canadian.  In his youth the thought of being a missionary first came to Mackay. To fulfill his plan, Mackay went to Toronto to attend Knox College and a further three years at Princeton Seminary in New Jersey, USA. Then Mackey went to the Scotland to be trained.

  19. Before departing for Scotland, Mackey had applied to the Presbyterian Mission Board in Canada. The prospects were not encouraging. In its 16 years existence, the Board had not sent even one missionary abroad. While in Scotland Mackey was pleasantly surprised when he was accepted by the Canadian Board as a missionary to China. He return immediately to Canada with a burning desire to preach the gospel in Asia. He was the first foreign missionary by the Canada  Presbyterian Church.

  20. Mackay’s strength for service came from his deep-rooted faith and full reliance on God. He first Mackay’s strength for service came from his deep-rooted faith and full reliance on God. He first  experienced tremendous loneliness and anxiety when  Mackay was traveling from San Francisco to Asia. He  thought about leaving his family and friend and going to a country predominately believes a different religion.  He also wondered if he would encounter any violent  tribe or terrifying situations.  Would he ever have the  Opportunity o return to his home? Whether he made the  Wrong decision? Drifting in the endless ocean, God’s  Words strengthened his faith. Dear brothers and sister,  anybody may encounter moment like that, even thought  The Lord Jesus experienced the same struggle and  trial in The Garden of Gethsemane.

  21. Mackay was originally commissioned by the  Presbyterian Church of Great Britian. He was asked to  choose between Xiamen, Shantou, or Taiwan.  However, it seems like an invisible force was pulling Mackay to  Formosa Taiwan, the beautiful island.  Mackay first  arrived at Takao (Kaohsiung), he then visited Rev.  Hugh Rithie in Pingtung to learn Taiwanese.  Missionary told Mackay that there was not any missionary in the  northern region. Therefore, Mackay and Rev. Ritchie  travel by boat to Tamshui on March 9. When Mackay first went ashore and checked out the surrounding hills. He  then heard a voice saying “Here is the land.”  He prayed “Lord, this is the place. Please help me to  glorify you until my death.”

  22. Mackay was in northern Taiwan for a 29 year mission. His mission method was simply  “keep traveling.”  To be more specific, whenever he  arrived at a new place, he have free physical  checkup and give medicines. The second time he  visited the place, he started spreading the gospel.  The third time he visited, he training new believers  and searched for a place for worship. The fourth  time, he assign co-workers to continue to work  at the local church. He was able to be recognized  And accepted by the local Taiwanese. Mackay took  off hisshoes and walked over the island. North to  Keelong,East to Su-Ao  and Kavalan (Yilan). 

  23. He also spread gospel to the Pingpu natives and south He also spread gospel to the Pingpu natives and south  to Miaoli. He established over 60 churches. Ordained  two pastors and equipped 60 ministers. Mackay also  established over 60 clinics and extracted over 21000  teeth. Other than churches, he also founded Oxford  College and Tamshui Women’s School.  Mackay often  Traveled with students and taught lessons by the street or creek, under a tree or in a theater, or simply wherever they went.  Mackey was not only the cradle of modern  Education in northern Taiwan, his contribution included western medicines, modern science, agricultural  techniques and products, and public health. Mackey always willing to learn all kinds of skills and techniques.  He was also obedient to the guidance of the Holy Spirit,  tried different ways to spread the gospel. Mackay’s  creativity and courage was sure a great example to us.

  24. Conclusion: Dearbrothersandsisters,150yearsago,missionariesfromEnglandandCanadafollowedJesus’ teachingandallowedthemselvestobekernelsofwheatthat fell in theTaiwanesesoil.Ourancestorsheard gospelfromthesemissionariesandledusintothe faith.Weallbearfruitstothesemissionaries’ effortandsacrifice.AswhatJesussaid,“VerytrulyItellyou,unlessakernelofwheatfallstothegroundanddies,itremainsonlyasingleseed.” (John12:24).

  25. Year of 2015 will be the 150th anniversary of the  establishment of The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. There will have a series of celebration.   Southern California TPC also prepare to attend the  Celebration and mission in Taiwan. You may start saving up $200 per month for this meaningful trip next year.

  26. Mackayhasa “trueTaiwanesespirit.”  Heloves TaiwanmorethanmanyTaiwanese. Heonceconfessedthat“OFormosa,sofaraway andsobeautiful.Youaretheloveofmylife.Ilove youall,eachandeveryoneofyou,regardlessof youroriginandthepast.ToserveyouwiththeonlyGoodNewsIknow.Hereismylifeforyou,a thousandtimesandmore…”

  27. Indeed, Mackay not only spent his best years in Taiwan, he also married Tiu Chang-Mia, a Taiwanese lady.  Indeed, Mackay not only spent his best years in Taiwan, he also married Tiu Chang-Mia, a Taiwanese lady.   Mackay eventually died in Taiwan and buried in TamshuiWe may fully understand this passage of John 12:24  when we look at Mackay’s life.  More importantly,  we need to be a grateful Christian.  Through community service, Prayer and care, we need to  pass on the faith.  Because of your  service and sacrifice, gospel will be  spread even further. At last, let us  listen to the song “Find a final  resting place.”  The final resting place that Mackay longed for was  Formosa, our hometown Taiwan.    

  28. Findafinalrestingplace (Mackay’sOriginalPoem) HowdearisFormosatomyheart!Onthatisland thebestofmyyearshavebeenspent.Howdearis Formosatomyheart!Alifetimeofjoyiscentered here.Ilovetolookuptoitsloftypeaks,downintoitsyawningchasms,andawayoutonitssurging seas.HowwillingIamtogazeupontheseforever!Myheart'stiestoTaiwancannotbesevered!To thatislandIdevotemylife.Myheart'stiesto Taiwancannotbesevered!ThereIfindmyjoy.I shouldliketofindafinalrestingplacewithinsoundofitssurf,andundertheshadeofitswaving bamboo."

  29. 最後的住家（馬偕的詩，鄭智仁作曲） 我全心所疼惜的台灣啊! 我的青春攏總獻給你。 我全心所疼惜的台灣啊! 我一生的歡喜攏在此。

  30. 我在雲霧中看見山嶺， 從雲中隙孔觀望全地， 波瀾大海遙遠的對岸， 我意愛在此眺望無息。

  31. 我心未可割離的台灣啊! 我的人生攏總獻給你。 我心未可割離的台灣啊! 我一生的快樂攏在此。

  32. 盼望我人生的續尾站， 在大湧拍岸的響聲中， 在竹林搖動的蔭影裡， 找到一生最後的住家。

More Related